How breakdancing’s big Olympic break changed the game for one Canadian world champion

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How breakdancing’s big Olympic break changed the game for one Canadian world champion
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Phil Wizard travels the world to compete, and while the Olympics have changed the sport in many ways, the Canadian won’t let it change him.

while also staying at the top in a completely different set of events that have long formed the foundation of the sport.

“This has been my lifestyle for the last few years and I’m very grateful for it, so I can’t complain,” Kim said of being on the road about half the year. “My motto is: Life is good, life is fantastic. Sometimes it is tiring, but hey, I would rather be doing this than anything else.”part of a prestigious breaking series that won’t get him any closer to Paris. Three weeks later, he’ll be off to compete in Rio at a World DanceSport Federation event that does count toward his Olympic goal.

That’s a process that other freestyle sports such as skateboarding and snowboarding have already gone through. While there has been a little grumbling about losing some of the fun and free spirit in the exchange, it’s undeniable that the Olympics open a lot of doors. Breaking traces its roots to the streets of New York and the hip-hop culture of the 1970s, but the Olympics have created renewed interest. The drive to be one of the elite 32 who make it to the Games along with increased resources to help athletes train, travel and better understand the new judging system are propelling the sport forward.

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